Is Your Tensor Fasciae Latae Overworked?
The Tensor Fasciae Latae muscle attaches to both the hip and the femur, making it an important little muscle in everyday functional living.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
A Pain in the Heel - Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common complaints of pain in the heel. Here are some simple self-care tips that you can do yourself.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Aug 30, 2022
- 4 min
Got sore muscles? How to bounce back faster.
Sore muscles happen to all of us. These are my quick go to home remedies to help reduce muscle soreness and to bounce back faster.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Jul 27, 2022
- 3 min
A Pain in The Lower Back: Quadratus Lumborum
There are a lot of different muscles that can contribute to low back pain. One of these muscles is the Quadratus Lumborum, or QL for short.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Jun 24, 2022
- 3 min
Behind The Knee Pain: The Tiny Popliteus Muscle
The Popliteus muscle is located on the backside of the knee joint. It's a tiny deep muscle. Yet it can cause great pain when injured.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- May 25, 2022
- 4 min
Psoas, So What?
Psoas muscles is one of the most important muscles in the body. It is a pivotal muscle that flexes and rotates your spine, hips, and legs.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Apr 30, 2022
- 4 min
Do You Have Restless Legs?
Restless Legs Syndrome and some more naturopathic ways of treating it. Many researchers believe that some simple lifestyle changes may help.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Nov 28, 2021
- 2 min
Muscle Cramps, Relieve The Pain
Muscle cramps can be sudden & crippling feeling of pain as your muscles begin to spasm out of your control. So what causes muscles to cramp?
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
Ouch! What are these painful knots and adhesions?
What are knots and adhesions? What can you do to help alleviate them? Here are four things you can do to help relieve knots & adhesions.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
Latissimus Dorsi - The Broadest Back Muscle
The Latissimus Dorsi muscle (the “Lats”) is the broadest of the back muscles. An injured Lat can be felt in the shoulders, back, or arms.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Jan 26, 2021
- 3 min
Frozen Shoulder - Let's Get It Unstuck
Frozen Shoulder is the terminology used to describe pain & stiffness in the shoulder joint with movement in any direction, feeling frozen.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
Relieve Wrist and Hand Tension and Stiffness with Stretches.
To help give your overused wrists and hands a break, it is always a great idea to do some simple stretches throughout the day.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
Neck Stretches; Help Relieve Neck Pain & Headaches
Neck pain and headaches can be debilitating. One of the best ways to combat stiff necks, neck pain, and headaches, is by doing stretches.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- May 26, 2020
- 3 min
Stretches to Help Alleviate Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is very common, especially when the Rhomboids, the muscles between your spine and scapula, are causing pain and discomfort.
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Courtney Truax, LMT
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Stretches to Help Alleviate Low Back and Hip Pain
Lower back pain can be due to your athletic or workout routines, but it is most likely to be caused by your constant sitting patterns.
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